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The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.
JED equips teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other.
Explore our campaigns and resourcesJED partners with high schools, districts, and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems.
Bring JED to your communityJED encourages community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health.
Find out howIn a new “Capture the Convo” video series, Sioux joins her friends to discuss their real experiences checking in with peers about their mental health. Discover how to spot the signs someone is struggling and learn tips for starting your own conversations.
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If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988 for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.
You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.
If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.
